Radhameris (Radha) Gómez '12 MA, '17 PhD

Radhameris (Radha) Gómez ’12 MS, ’17 PhD is an engineering leader, educator, and entrepreneur whose work focuses on operational readiness, human-centered systems, and translating complex engineering challenges into practical, scalable solutions. 

Dr. Gómez began her post-doctoral career as Manager of Research for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, working at the intersection of multimodal transportation, applied research, and technical training. Over the past decade, she has led engineering, automation, and operational improvement initiatives across highly regulated industries, including food manufacturing, medical devices, and life sciences. Her work has included the delivery of capital projects, product development efforts, and technical training programs across North America and Europe. 

Dr. Gómez is the Founder and Principal Consultant of PlanTrain, LLC, where she partners with manufacturers, research laboratories, and technical organizations to strengthen operational readiness, improve process performance, and build internal technical capability. She is also committed to mentorship, STEM education, and community engagement, and remains actively connected to academic and alumni communities in the Delaware Valley. 

Dr. Gómez earned interdisciplinary master’s and doctoral degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering, with a focus in transportation, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where her research in human factors and complex systems informs her approach to leadership and decision-making. During her time at UMass Amherst, she was selected as the first U.S. Fulbright Scholar from the College of Engineering to Spain, where she spent an academic year teaching and conducting research on driver behavior and vulnerable road users in high-speed rail rights-of-way. Prior to attending UMass Amherst, Dr. Gómez received a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and Psychology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 

Dr. Gómez’s approach to engineering leadership is grounded in the values cultivated during her time at UMass Amherst: rigor, curiosity, and a belief that engineering should ultimately improve lives.